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Do you wake up every morning wanting to make a difference in the world? If you can manufacture something that will literally change and enhance the lives of people throughout the world, does it motivate you? Here at Modus Advanced we make custom components that go into innovative products that are impacting everyone from our Navy SEAL Teams to patients needing lifesaving medical devices and treatments. Every day, we remain passionate and committed because what we do matters!

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An ideal candidate for this position would have an Engineering background and is eager to make a significant contribution!

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of the Machining Lead is to act as the front line for direction, instruction and training of staff in the Machining department as well as drive continuous improvement across key business objectives. This position will also operate and control machines and processes in the Machining department.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Directs the activities of the Machining team.
• Plans and lays out complex machining operations; fabricates and assembles various types and sizes of product parts, tooling, and assemblies; performs jig, fixture, tool, and die work.
• Provides knowledge transfer where inquiry requires higher level of expertise.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist with development of new processes
• Maintain item and job traveler information
• Writing and interpreting instructions and procedures to assemble equipment and products accurately.
• Performing inspections of equipment, materials and products.
• Learning and applying the latest relevant knowledge to the work.
• Continually look for opportunities to improve the manufacturing process and department.
• Work with the Modus QC Inspection team to ensure parts are within allowable tolerances and finished parts do not have any flaws.
• Adhere to all company Safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all company Quality Management System policies and procedures
• Required to master the programming, resolve the dynamics of the dispense process for various products, develop new processes and maintain quality.

Other responsibilities assigned, as required.

Quantitative Data:

• The Machining Lead is a key input to customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
• Performance is measured by On-Time Delivery and Customer Complaints metrics

Organizational Structure:

The Machining Lead reports directly to the Production Manager.

Key Contacts: Machine Operators. All aspects of this position require constant interaction with employees and management.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

It is expected that the Machining Lead possess these critical skills through prior knowledge and/or Modus training:

• Works in coordination with the Production Manager(s) to manage the daily operations of assigned employee(s), assuring overall quality, productivity, and policy / contract adherence.
• Supports employee(s) by answering questions and assisting where needed.
• Assists employees in resolving customer inquiries/problems at the time of initial contact.
• Performs the day-to-day responsibilities of assigned position.
• Performs, or assists in, the orientation and training of employees.
• Maintains and promotes excellent client relations by identifying and promptly responding to all questions relating to the business.
• 3 – 5 years current work experience in a machine shop/manufacturing environment
• Experience with Esprit or similar preferred.
• 2 years of trade school or community college Mechanical Engineer or similar.
• Ability to develop manufacturing process sequences and prepare efficient CNC programs using Esprit and/or other CAM systems.
• Able to Set up & Operate milling and 5 axis equipment, as well as common machine shop support equipment.
• Can interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5 2009 and works from prints to determine operational sequences; select tools, spindle speeds, tool feed rates and chucking/holding requirements in accordance with materials.
• Handles change-overs without assistance, has the ability/understanding of CNC machine logic, able to write basic programs, post-edit CNC programs to fine-tune processes for optimal performance and is able to read, find errors and troubleshoot programs.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use all necessary measuring tools in order to validate conformance to print specifications.
• Experience with OKUMA-Mills.
• Demonstrated experience producing tight tolerance parts. Department of Defense and Aerospace experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and basic math skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Achieves required safety, quality, delivery and performance levels.
• Develops, coordinates, leads and executes daily production plans.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing principles, decision making, deductive reasoning, and troubleshooting
• Strong ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English, bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
• Experience with MS Office 365
• Must be able to stand for extended hours
• Must have excellent eyesight (correction allowable)
• Performs miscellaneous assignments as required and/or requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Authority & Decision Making:

All employees of Modus Advanced, Inc. are authorized to stop work that they suspect is of poor quality.

Job Environment:

The Machining department is located in the warehouse. The warehouse area may be dusty, odorous, noisy, and subject to changing temperatures with outdoor weather.

The employee will adhere to all Quality Management System policies, procedures as well as 5S processes, and plant safety.

Modus Advanced Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Modus Advanced Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modus Advanced Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We maintain a safe workplace and encourage and/or adopt practices protecting the health of employees, customers, visitors or others.

Experience:

• Machining: 2 years (Preferred)
• CNC: 2 years (Preferred)
• CNC programming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location